How many Italian Americans out there are working hard to try to pass the Italian language, or one of Italy’s countless Regional Languages, onto the next generation in their family? What about those of us who are attempting to do it while learning one of these languages ourselves? Raising your kids with Sicilian, Italian, Neapolitan, or Venetian m...
READ MOREWith family celebrations taking up the winter holidays and the summer a perennial struggle to mesh everyone’s schedules, spring break in Italy can be a great alternative. Schools generally close at least once between March and April, and stay closed for a week (or slightly longer, if you count two weekends); flights are often cheaper during these s...
READ MOREIf you are looking for a vacation that allows you to immerse yourself in the unspoiled beauty of nature and discover the thousand-year history of Sicily, you cannot fail to visit the Madonie Park. This spectacular natural park, located in the northeastern part of Sicily, offers breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity and a number of fascinating...
READ MORESlicing through the ancient lava flows of Mount Etna, the Alcantara River creates this totally stunning & breathtaking natural canyon known as the Gole dell'Alcantara in Sicily. Enchanting waterfalls, natural ponds, hexagon-shaped basalt columns, and deep, narrow gorges can totally be found there. You'll also see these woodpile, harp, and rosette-l...
READ MOREAs Carnevale approaches in the runup to Lent and then Easter, Italy comes alive with festivals in February. In the US the biggest such event is New Orleans’ Mardi Gras, but in Italy many cities have their own versions as they celebrate the last fling before Lent puts an end to fun and self-indulgence, ushering in the reflection and gravity of prepa...
READ MOREDeliciously appealing, Stanley Tucci has returned to Italy this month to film an all-new, 10-episode TV series for National Geographic network that celebrates food and travel in the land of his ancestors. It is tentatively titled Tucci: The Heart of Italy. Pairing Nat Geo’s renowned expertise—creating stunning photography and evocative narratives—w...
READ MORE3Sun, Enel Green Power's photovoltaic cell and modules production gigafactory, has secured a 560 million euro financial package to back the expansion of its production capacity, in a significant milestone for Europe’s energy transition and security. The financing was made possible through a collaborative effort between the European Investment Bank...
READ MOREYou may know her from the “scandalous” Sicilian dessert, or at least have seen it in photos. Small mounds, covered in a layer of sugary, white marzipan and adorned with a candied cherry on top. It’s also popular in iconic religious imagery, with a painting revealing the saint who is holding a pair of cakes on a plate. Some say these mini cassate re...
READ MOREAngela Scimeca’s parents emigrated from Sicilia around 1908 and settled in South Philadelphia, where they brought their passion for good food and entrepreneurship. They built a bustling store, Scimeca’s delicatessen, on the corners of Passyunk Avenue near Christian Street along with an even more bustling family of 11 children. When Angela was old e...
READ MOREWhere to go on holiday in Italy in March when nature slowly awakens with its colors and the climate starts to get milder? From north to south, Italy is an infinite sequence of magnificent places to visit at any time of the year, but even more so when everybody want to spend more time outdoor, even though the air is still crisp. Here are some excell...
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